Dan Swecker
Senator
· Republican
· District 20
· most recent term 2011–12
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385
Bills as prime sponsor
59
of those became law
1,938
Bills co-sponsored
14,587
Recorded votes
4.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5022 2009–10 |
Outdoor wood-fired boilersOutdoor wood-fired boilers (OWBs) may be installed and used in Washington, provided that they comply with certain requirements. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5023 2009–10 |
Fire suppressionThe UTC must establish regulations to minimize the risk of fire resulting from railroad operations or maintenance. Each violation of the regulations established by the UTC is punishable by a fine equal to the greater of $1,000... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5029 2009–10 |
Campaign funds & disclosureChapter 42.17 RCW is reorganized and language is clarified. Obsolete provisions relating to the information technology plan and electronic filing are removed. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5031 2009–10 |
Armory rental or leaseArmories may be rented for public and private use. The Adjutant General determines the rental charge for each armory. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5032 2009–10 |
Military justice codeThe WCMJ is updated to reflect changes to the UCMJ. Changes include: The WCMJ applies to military offenses committed by members of the National Guard at any time. Nonmilitary offenses committed by members of the National Guard... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5033 2009–10 |
Medical & mobility equipmentProvides a sales and use tax exemption for prescribed durable medical equipment used in the home and prescribed mobility enhancing equipment. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5034 2009–10 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaA veteran who is called to active military service from state employment, or employment with any of its political subdivisions or municipal corporations, is eligible for a 5 percent preference. The requirement that active... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5036 2009–10 |
Veterans' reliefThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5037 2009–10 |
State route 2 project fundsProvides funding for certain state route number 2 highway projects. Establishes the state route number 2 safety corridor account in the motor vehicle fund. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5053 2009–10 |
State flag accountThe OSOS may solicit and receive money to purchase and donate Washington State flags. Monies received for the donation of Washington State flags will be deposited in the Washington State Flag Account in the custody of the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5100 2009–10 |
Occupational therapy medsAuthorizes an occupational therapist to purchase, store, and administer certain medications. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5149 2009–10 |
Geothermal assessmentA geothermal resource assessment committee is created to comprehensively assess geothermal resources in the state and their potential for environmentally responsible development for power production. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5159 2009–10 |
Fuel excise tax refundsClaims for both motor or special fuel tax refunds from non-highway fuel users are extended to five years from the date the fuel was purchased. All such refund claims would be required to be substantiated by records at the time... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5162 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt act appealsRequires the director of the department of community, trade, and economic development to develop, by rule, a program for the loan of city costs associated with the appeal of a critical areas ordinance under chapter 36.70A RCW.... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5165 2009–10 |
Development rights transferThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5183 2009–10 |
Sexual depictions of minorsThe crime of possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct is expanded to include a second degree. A person commits this offense in the second degree if that person intentionally views over the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5186 2009–10 |
Appropriations legislationRequires an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill, or proposed substitute, striking amendment, or conference committee report on the bill, to be made publicly available to the members of the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5188 2009–10 |
Remedial postsecondary eduFinds that: (1) Some students who have recently graduated from high school must immediately enroll in one or more remedial or precollege classes at Washington's public colleges and universities before they can proceed... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5193 2009–10 |
Weapons possession by alienNonimmigrant aliens in possession of a valid Washington hunting license and while accompanied by a Washington-licensed hunter who is over 18 and has held a Washington hunting license for the prior three years may carry or... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5196 2009–10 |
State-financed care/needsFinds that: (1) Through the medicaid program, state and federal government fund long-term care, mental health, and medical services for many elderly persons and people with disabilities; and (2) A significant portion of these... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5203 2009–10 |
Autism disorders insuranceInsurance carriers and health plans offered through the Public Employees Benefits Board program must cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for individuals less than 21 years of age. Autism spectrum... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5213 2009–10 |
Voter registrationModifies provisions relating to voter registration. Provides the documents a person may use to prove citizenship. Requires a person to register to vote at least thirty days before an election or primary, in order to vote at... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5215 2009–10 |
Vehicle owner informationEliminates the notice requirement when an attorney or private investigator requests vehicle owner information. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5216 2009–10 |
Body armor sent enhancementCreates a sentence enhancement for body armor. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5217 2009–10 |
Expenditures for art worksNo public money may be allocated for or expended upon the placement of works of art in the Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island, secure community transition facilities, and other halfway houses operated by the Department... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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